The GKMS Esports Team is officially in gear! They are thrilled to kick off their 2026 Rocket League season in the Play VS league. These Esports athletes have been working hard to hone our air dribbles, aerial goals, and teamwork!
The GES Kindness Squad had a busy morning on Friday! We created motivational posters to hang around the school in preparation for state testing. Then they made rounds with their Kindness Cart to surprise staff members with treats. It was a wonderful morning spent spreading kindness!
A huge congratulations to all of our students who competed in the district-level spelling bee in January—your hard work, courage, and dedication were on full display! 🐝📚 A special thank-you to the Lions Club for sponsoring the district competition and for generously providing food and awards for our students—we truly appreciate your support of our learners!
Best of luck to Brayden and Colin who are competing in the county-wide spelling bee this weekend—we’re cheering you on and so proud of you! 🌟
Best of luck to Brayden and Colin who are competing in the county-wide spelling bee this weekend—we’re cheering you on and so proud of you! 🌟
Our 8th grade social studies classes use The Daily Bell Ringer videos as a quick way to introduce and review historical topics they are studying. Recently, students sent a thank-you message to the creator and received a personalized shoutout video in return — a fun moment that added to classroom engagement and connection!
🎥 Watch the shoutout here: https://youtu.be/3moinYrVZ3g
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026 there will be a Board of Education Meeting. Our meeting will start at 6:30pm with a closed session beginning immediately after the Comments from Guests and Visitors portion of our meeting.
Our regularly scheduled meeting will continue immediately following the closed session.
📍 Agenda:
https://gk-schools.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=886
📍 Live Stream:
https://youtube.com/live/_M5wFTcs11s?feature=share
GKHS Impact Club made Valentines for State Representative Tony McCombie’s Valentines for Seniors program! These cards were delivered last week!
Students at GKHS attended a windy city bulls game that was a part of their education day! Students met with Chicago Bulls Executives for a panel discussion and learned what it is like to work in the professional sports world.
Our culinary arts students whipped up something truly impressive - homemade chocolate soufflés!! Light, rich and beautifully crafted.
There will be no school Monday, February 16. Have a great break and we will see you back in school on Tuesday, February 17! Graphic made by GKHS Multimedia Two student, Andrew Cline.
Congratulations to Zach, Bridget and Lucas who earned GKMS Cogs of the Quarter for second quarter!
Cogs of the Quarter are selected for being an exemplary student and role model for their peers.
Cogs of the Quarter are selected for being an exemplary student and role model for their peers.
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026 there will be a Board of Education Meeting. This meeting will begin at 6:30PM. If the meeting begins in closed session, the regularly scheduled meeting will begin immediately following the closed session.
📍 Agenda:
https://gk-schools.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=885
📍 Live Stream:
https://youtube.com/live/_M5wFTcs11s?feature=share
📍 Agenda:
https://gk-schools.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=885
📍 Live Stream:
https://youtube.com/live/_M5wFTcs11s?feature=share
There will be no school Friday, January 16, 2026 or Monday, January 19. Have a great break and we will see you back in school on Tuesday, January 20, 2026!
Graphic made by GKHS Multimedia Two student, Charlie Wagner.
Graphic made by GKHS Multimedia Two student, Charlie Wagner.
Congratulations to our GKHS PBIS Cog of the Quarter winners for 2nd Quarter: Nayelli Gonzalez-Renovato, Alyna Garcia, Bella Ortegel, Lillian Provost (not photographed).
GKHS: Monday, January 5 will be an A/B Day. The schedule is as follows:
We love celebrating student talent! 🎨✨
This beautiful tapestry was created by Julianna for the middle school—what an incredible piece! It is currently on display in the front lobby!
This beautiful tapestry was created by Julianna for the middle school—what an incredible piece! It is currently on display in the front lobby!
Please join us in celebrating Keely Loughman-Eckert who has earned a spot in the State Choir! She will proudly represent GKHS at the state level this January—an incredible achievement, congratulations! 🎶✨
There will be no school Monday, December 22, 2025 through Friday, January 2. Have a great break and we will see you back in school on Monday, January 5, 2026!
Graphic made by GKHS Multimedia One student, Nathan Jimenez
Graphic made by GKHS Multimedia One student, Nathan Jimenez
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025 there will be a Board of Education Meeting. This meeting will begin at 6:30PM. If the meeting begins in closed session, the regularly scheduled meeting will begin immediately following the closed session.
📍 Agenda:
https://gk-schools.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=884
📍 Live Stream:
https://youtube.com/live/Zj9HtaC_uhw?feature=share
📍 Agenda:
https://gk-schools.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=884
📍 Live Stream:
https://youtube.com/live/Zj9HtaC_uhw?feature=share
The Kindness Squad at GES delivered the donations that they collected for Rooted for Good today! Thank you to everyone who helped GES spread kindness to our community this holiday season!
Our students at KES had a pawsitively amazing day earlier this week as part of a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) rewards! 🎉 To celebrate their hard work, they were treated to a special visit from some adorable therapy dogs.
